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Plan for five-story 40B project with 51 affordable units filed in West Concord

June 28, 2023

A comprehensive plan for 201 apartments— 51 designated as affordable — has been submitted to MassHousing for 40B eligibility. Called NOVO Riverside Commons, the two-building development is slated for a 10-acre parcel

Concord re-evaluates regional 911 agreement with Acton, seeks ‘neutral’ site

June 27, 2023

Two years ago, the towns of Concord and Acton signed an agreement for a regional 911 emergency response facility “for the purpose of providing efficient, shared and effective municipal emergency dispatch.” But

Time Outdoors: When you find baby animals, if you care, leave them there

June 9, 2023

The cries were hard to bear and went on deep into the night. My neighbor Tiffany finally could stand it no longer and went outside to find the source. Two small, young

Boardwalk replacements will close Minute Man National Historical Park trails

June 9, 2023

Sections of the Battle Road Trail will be closed for trail rehabilitation and boardwalk replacement during the summer and fall of 2023 both for safety and protection of the park’s natural and

Massport says Hanscom development addresses need but residents resist

June 9, 2023

Massport regards the proposed North Airfield Development, adding 27 hangars to Hanscom, as a response to existing demand, according to an email sent to The Concord Bridge in response to questions. Currently,

Finance Committee plans community outreach

June 8, 2023

In an effort to better inform the public about how the Finance Committee works, a four-person Outreach Subcommittee is drawing up plans for a beefed-up webpage and other avenues of communication to

Concord’s most literary duck turns 1

June 7, 2023

Millie is proud to call the children’s garden home. The 1-year-old, two-foot-tall bronze rubber duckie is quite popular with the under-10 crowd. Children pat her, climb on her and gather ‘round for

Concord officials draft MBTA Zoning Overlay District

June 6, 2023

In response to a 2021 state law, town officials are drafting a zoning overlay district for the two village centers to focus on allowing multi-family housing near Concord’s commuter rail stations. The

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